Padiham CC

Supplied by Verde Sports Cricket and installed by LFP Environmental, the project involved overcoming site challenges and making the most of the space available to create a new practice area for the club.

The Project

Padiham Cricket Club wanted to develop a new practice area, making better use of the available space while ensuring the facility worked alongside the existing playing surface.

Creating the space required significant preparation, including relocating existing shipping containers and removing part of the hillside. Groundwork was then undertaken, with a retaining wall installed to help form the new area.

Once the preparatory work was complete, the new practice surface was installed, featuring an attractive two-tone olive and dark green finish.

A Flexible Approach to Practice Netting

One of the key considerations when designing this facility was its position in relation to the playing pitch.

As the practice area extends onto the playing field, traditional fixed netting wasn't the right solution. Instead, the club will use push-on practice netting, providing a flexible arrangement that allows the area to be used for cricket practice without permanent netting structures remaining on the pitch.

This demonstrates the importance of understanding each club's individual requirements and designing facilities that work with the ground, rather than simply applying a standard solution.

The Finished Result

The completed facility provides Padiham Cricket Club with a dedicated new practice area, making better use of the available space and giving players another place to develop their skills.

The two-tone olive and dark green surface creates a smart, professional finish, while the flexible netting arrangement ensures the facility works around the club's wider playing requirements.

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